Award-Winning English
Tutors in San Marcos, TX

Jessica
...students at the high school level. I tutor Science (Biology, Physics), Mathematics (Algebra, Algebra I), and English. I enjoy tutoring Math and Physics the most because I see it like a puzzle that needs to be solved. I don't have a standard way of teaching; I prefer to meet with the student and adapt my manner of teaching to what works best for them. When I'm not working, I enjoy reading books, and if there...

Rimma
...abilities, including those with learning difficulties and gifted students. I grew up in Chicago, but was born in Ukraine, so I speak Russian fluently. I also speak Spanish--I learned it in school and still use it to this day with my husband's family. Outside of work, I am married with a 3-year-old son. I am an avid reader, and I especially love fantasy, sci-fi, and mystery novels. I love to travel. I have been playing...

English, AP European History, Russian, ACT English
and 83 other subjects.

Lillian
...an undergrad, I served as a peer adviser to help incoming freshmen prepare for college-level classes; an editor for both my university’s literary journal and research journal; and a Mandarin Chinese teacher for beginning learners. After graduation, I began tutoring ESL students from China and eventually succeeded in raising their English scores by a full letter grade at the end of the semester. With more than 5 years of mentoring, tutoring, and teaching experience, I...

Michele
...techniques to help with comprehension and Verbalization techniques to help with expression. I'm most passionate about helping individuals utilize the right techniques to learn and build skills for the rest of their lives. Helping students get past test anxiety and excited about the ability to share their newfound knowledge is my favorite aspect of being a tutor. I build rapport and trust with my students through compassion, structure and goal setting. I have found through...

English, ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension, High School English, Reading
and 35 other subjects.

William
...on a political campaign overseeing 15 counties in a statewide election, developing policy statements for citizens and meeting with state officials. I will attend Texas Tech University in the fall of 2014 where I will be pursuing my juris doctorate. My knowledge extends into a deep understanding of writing and analytical skills that have developed with my studies at A&M as well as my work experience in both the public and private sectors. This knowledge...

English, Geography, AP Comparative Government and Politics, World History
and 32 other subjects.

Marsha
...to help them achieve their academic goals. I ensure my students understand the material and challenge them to think about the subject matters with real-world application in mind. I am a research scientist by training and have earned my Ph.D. in Human Genetics. My education has included extensive scientific and non-scientific writing as well as a full breadth of math, reading and science. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy spending time with family and friends,...

English, High School Writing, 11th Grade Reading, Elementary Math
and 40 other subjects.

Cassandra
...a language is so much more than mastering grammatical concepts via boring and repetitious exercises. Instead, I view it as learning another culture and being able to connect and communicate with people around the world whom you may have never met before had you not learned that language in the first place. For that reason I enjoy employing communicative language activities and games to make learning fun and relevant to the real world and to...

Garrett
...indigenous populations living in tropical/temperate rain forests. I love to tutor math as well as any science courses because they have a large quantity of information that needs to be digested, but once you get that light bulb moment it's something you'll never forget. In my personal tutoring style I like to approach problems from many different angles, as well as walk through each one step by step to ensure solid problem solving dynamics. My...

Nick
...adept writer, as I am currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Mass Communications. I have experience tutoring high school students in Spanish 1 and Spanish 2. My area of expertise is Economics, but I have years of experience in all of the aforementioned subjects. I can provide references of satisfied clients upon request. My goal is to provide students with the tools and confidence needed to comprehend the content area(s) that they are struggling with....

English, Business, High School English, High School Business
and 19 other subjects.

Caroline
...a student can get from a tutor can make all the difference in building self-confidence and mastering the material. I always try to build strong relationships with my clients and create an environment where they can ask questions and get help when they need it. Only when we have trust and a safe environment can learning truly happen! In my spare time I enjoy listening to and playing music, reading, and watching soccer with my...